Brotato Hedgehog
Tier 1 item · 10 builds in our database
The Hedgehog provides a boost to both Melee Damage and Ranged Damage at the cost of HP Regeneration. This makes it a versatile choice for builds that focus on dealing damage while maintaining a balance between melee and ranged attacks.
Item Stats
- Melee Damage+2
- Ranged Damage+1
- HP Regeneration-1
Meta Usage
10
tracked builds (curated + per-character meta) include Hedgehog
Auto-Tier
B
From usage frequency across our build pool, weighted by difficulty
Top characters
6
Most often: Fisherman
When to buy Hedgehog
Consider picking up the Hedgehog early if you're playing as Generalist or Knight, as they benefit from the increased damage output. It's particularly effective when you have a decent amount of health to offset the loss in HP Regeneration.
When to skip Hedgehog
Skip the Hedgehog if you're focusing on builds that heavily rely on HP Regeneration or if you're playing characters that don't benefit from increased damage, like those with negative scaling.
Items most often combined with Hedgehog
Calculated from 10 builds in our database that ship Hedgehog. Higher % = more consistent synergy.
Best characters for Hedgehog
Characters that pick up Hedgehog in our curated build pool — with notes on why the combo works where we have them.
Generalist
2 builds
Hedgehog is perfect for Generalist because it grants both melee and ranged damage in a single pickup, directly feeding his passive loops and accelerating hybrid damage scaling at the cost of only a bit of HP regeneration.
Sick
2 builds
Provides flat Ranged Damage for SMGs while the HP Regeneration penalty is irrelevant on Sick, who already has -100 HP Regeneration and relies on Life Steal instead of regen.
Fisherman
2 builds
Used in community builds for this character.
Baby
2 builds
Used in community builds for this character.
Apprentice
1 build
Used in community builds for this character.
Knight
1 build
Used in community builds for this character.
Community builds that use Hedgehog
10 curated builds from the Brotato Builds database that include this item in their core picks.
Spearfisher
Fisherman · Easy · Melee Damage, Armor, Dodge
Stick Baby
Baby · Medium · Melee Damage, Damage, Crit Chance
Ghost Weapon Generalist
Generalist · Medium · Melee Damage, Range Damage, HP
Sustainable SMG Sick
Sick · Medium · Range Damage, Attack Speed, Armor
Beefy Student Danger 5 Endless Mode
Apprentice · Hard · Max HP, Attack Speed, Ranged Damage
Armored Juggernaut Knight
Knight · Medium · Melee Damage, Armor, HP
Stick Baby
Baby · Medium · Melee Damage, Damage, Crit Chance
Spearfisher
Fisherman · Easy · Melee Damage, Armor, Dodge
+2 more builds use this item — see them on the relevant character pages.
Items with similar tags
Other items tagged Melee Damage, Ranged Damage — useful for stacking the same scaling stats.
Hedgehog FAQ
Is the Hedgehog good in Brotato?▾
Yes, the Hedgehog is good for balanced damage builds, especially for characters like Generalist and Knight.
What characters benefit most from the Hedgehog?▾
Characters like Generalist, Sick, and Knight can effectively utilize the Hedgehog due to their ability to maximize both melee and ranged damage.
Does the Hedgehog have any synergies?▾
It works well with items like Black Belt and Butterfly, enhancing your damage potential further.
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